custom tweeter grill
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custom tweeter grill
I just made these custom grills for our AP2. We're considering manufacturing them (I work for a plastic company).
What do you guys think?
Tweeter Grill
Left panel
Right panel
J
What do you guys think?
Tweeter Grill
Left panel
Right panel
J
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I actually painted them gloss black and after meeting with a regional Honda manager, he preferred matte black so note taken. 
So, I'm attempting to offer these thru my company to dealers as an aftermarket option. We're an OEM supplier. Honda actually said they could see these retailing for $200-4220 a pair. If I can get enough interest (about 50 people showing sincere interest), I can offer these thru the forum for about $130/pair. They would come primed so that you could paint them whatever color you wanted. They would also be a little bit different (include adapters) so that they could fit different types of tweeters. This hand made one (we made 2 sets) is specific to Focal, one of our sponsors, and didn't require adaptors.
If we end up being a supplier to Honda, they may not be available thru the forums after that. It all depends on the negotiation process with them. But for now, we can continue to discuss offering them directly.
Any comments?
Tx,
J
So, I'm attempting to offer these thru my company to dealers as an aftermarket option. We're an OEM supplier. Honda actually said they could see these retailing for $200-4220 a pair. If I can get enough interest (about 50 people showing sincere interest), I can offer these thru the forum for about $130/pair. They would come primed so that you could paint them whatever color you wanted. They would also be a little bit different (include adapters) so that they could fit different types of tweeters. This hand made one (we made 2 sets) is specific to Focal, one of our sponsors, and didn't require adaptors.
If we end up being a supplier to Honda, they may not be available thru the forums after that. It all depends on the negotiation process with them. But for now, we can continue to discuss offering them directly.
Any comments?
Tx,
J
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Well I think you have a great idea for the market... The idea of suppling them in an unfinished platform is probably best for the aftermarket, but I would think Honda will want them to be color matched for a factory option.
But honestly either way is good for you and the idea. I think you could make a case to Honda to offer them through the forum for a discounted price to get them into the market. Selling product on here is mass market advertising to the core group of people that would be looking to purchase them. However you could also talk to Metra as they are a huge supplier of aftermarket car audio adapters. You might even have better luck there since the product you are making are for a car that is no longer being produced. Going that road would probably net more sales... the price point will need to be lower but if the sales are there then the price point could be lower and the volume will make up the difference. That way you only need to produce them a standard primed paintable setup, which should save on the cost of production.
Regardless of the direction you take it you have a great idea for a product. My gut says to talk to a Metra type company before you lock in with Honda though. Although designing something for Honda would be cool..... Money is cooler...
I make custom tweeter pods, that are made from the stock A-Pillers that sell for about $375-425 depending on what the client wants... so I think your price point is pretty spot on for the forum price and the dealer price, assuming you have a machine pumping them out for you. I had to make mine all by hand as each set was a specific set up.
But honestly either way is good for you and the idea. I think you could make a case to Honda to offer them through the forum for a discounted price to get them into the market. Selling product on here is mass market advertising to the core group of people that would be looking to purchase them. However you could also talk to Metra as they are a huge supplier of aftermarket car audio adapters. You might even have better luck there since the product you are making are for a car that is no longer being produced. Going that road would probably net more sales... the price point will need to be lower but if the sales are there then the price point could be lower and the volume will make up the difference. That way you only need to produce them a standard primed paintable setup, which should save on the cost of production.
Regardless of the direction you take it you have a great idea for a product. My gut says to talk to a Metra type company before you lock in with Honda though. Although designing something for Honda would be cool..... Money is cooler...
I make custom tweeter pods, that are made from the stock A-Pillers that sell for about $375-425 depending on what the client wants... so I think your price point is pretty spot on for the forum price and the dealer price, assuming you have a machine pumping them out for you. I had to make mine all by hand as each set was a specific set up.
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Well I think you have a great idea for the market... The idea of suppling them in an unfinished platform is probably best for the aftermarket, but I would think Honda will want them to be color matched for a factory option.
But honestly either way is good for you and the idea. I think you could make a case to Honda to offer them through the forum for a discounted price to get them into the market. Selling product on here is mass market advertising to the core group of people that would be looking to purchase them. However you could also talk to Metra as they are a huge supplier of aftermarket car audio adapters. You might even have better luck there since the product you are making are for a car that is no longer being produced. Going that road would probably net more sales... the price point will need to be lower but if the sales are there then the price point could be lower and the volume will make up the difference. That way you only need to produce them a standard primed paintable setup, which should save on the cost of production.
Regardless of the direction you take it you have a great idea for a product. My gut says to talk to a Metra type company before you lock in with Honda though. Although designing something for Honda would be cool..... Money is cooler...
I make custom tweeter pods, that are made from the stock A-Pillers that sell for about $375-425 depending on what the client wants... so I think your price point is pretty spot on for the forum price and the dealer price, assuming you have a machine pumping them out for you. I had to make mine all by hand as each set was a specific set up.
But honestly either way is good for you and the idea. I think you could make a case to Honda to offer them through the forum for a discounted price to get them into the market. Selling product on here is mass market advertising to the core group of people that would be looking to purchase them. However you could also talk to Metra as they are a huge supplier of aftermarket car audio adapters. You might even have better luck there since the product you are making are for a car that is no longer being produced. Going that road would probably net more sales... the price point will need to be lower but if the sales are there then the price point could be lower and the volume will make up the difference. That way you only need to produce them a standard primed paintable setup, which should save on the cost of production.
Regardless of the direction you take it you have a great idea for a product. My gut says to talk to a Metra type company before you lock in with Honda though. Although designing something for Honda would be cool..... Money is cooler...
I make custom tweeter pods, that are made from the stock A-Pillers that sell for about $375-425 depending on what the client wants... so I think your price point is pretty spot on for the forum price and the dealer price, assuming you have a machine pumping them out for you. I had to make mine all by hand as each set was a specific set up.
Great great points. Thank you for such an informative reply. I'll look into Metra. I agree, making something for Honda is cool, but making money is more cool ! OEM parts are always super tight on margin.
fyi..you're pods look amazing!
I'll keep things moving to see where this takes us...
and Thanks for the kind words Trending Topics
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we are currently making one that is angled inwards/upwards so the soundstage is higher and more towards the listener's ears.
which Focal's are you using?
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Originally Posted by Ragnarok043' timestamp='1349243925' post='22054924
this wouldve been useful for me seeing as i am running focal but personally i would like to see it more inset and on axis.
we are currently making one that is angled inwards/upwards so the soundstage is higher and more towards the listener's ears.
which Focal's are you using?